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Washington State Home Inspector Licensing -- Standards of Practice

Home Inspector with King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. Home Inspector Lic #207

February 01, 2009 04:04 PM

Inspectors in this state, around the country for that matter, are keeping track of the Washington State Home Inspector Licensing Laws. Several inspectors have asked me to post links to the Standards of Practice when they were available. That time is now.

In early January, those of us on the state licensing board, wrangled over the language of the standards and ethics. The standards and ethics that were finally passed, after hours of debate, were worked on tirelessly by that sub-committee. The final draft of standards and ethics approved by the board is, I think, best described as incorporating ideas from the various home inspector associations and also rules applicable only to Washington. For example, the language on wood destroying organisms is new and was worked-out in cooperation with the WSDA. A link to the standards we approved is below.

Washington State Standards of Practice

These standards are taking quite a few hits from certain people in public forums. Many of those people, the most vehement critics, oddly enough, are from out of this state. Whether you like these rules, are indifferent, or hate them, I can tell you that they are the work of the board as a group. I do not think that any board member likes every single word in the SOP, but there was a majority of four members in favor of any specific rule -- or it would have been modified or deleted. This debate was heated at times and, as is the case with many laws and rules, some compromises were made.

Although these rules were passed by the board, Washington State inspectors have the chance to get involved in the process once again. There will be a public hearing on the rules. If you do not like them, get involved. Despite what some critics might say, those of us on the board are trying to do a good job, also working within the confines of the law that was given to us by the legislature last year. If you do not like the standards and ethics, then go to the public hearing (time and date below).

Regardless of your opinion as to how the document reads, I can tell you that wrangling all of this till you have something everyone on the board can agree on, whether they love it or not, is an arduous job. Maybe you have to be there to understand how hard it is to get majority agreement on some of the language. We saw very few inspectors or members of the general public at these critical board meetings. At some point, everyone of us should serve on a government committee, then we would all understand how it works. It is not possible to make everyone happy and compromises, even among the board members, end up being made frequently. By the way, these compromises all take place in the wide-open, they are obvious at the meetings. That is where the decisions are made, not behind closed doors or by pre-arrangement as some have implied publicly.

Public hearing:

February 24, 2009 at 10:30 A. M.
Department of Licensing
2000 4th Avenue W
2nd Floor Conference Room
Olympia, WA 98502

To see additional information on home inspector licensing in the state, click on George's head.

Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections

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Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

Steve, it is hard to imagine how this process could be any more "transparent."

Feb 01, 2009 05:40 PM

Stephen Stanczyk

Safe Haven Home Inspections - Puyallup, WA

Home Inspector - Puyallup WA

There are a few things in the SOP that I question, but you will never please everyone. I do have a couple greater concerns. The first is the poor communication that the State has in regards to the Board meetings and meeting minutes. At this time, the December minutes have not been posted although they should have been approved at the January meeting and posted the next day. The January meeting had future meeting dates as part of the agenda. Well if we aren't going to receive the minutes until months and months later, how many meetings have we missed in the mean time?

The second issue is the recent bill put up by Senator Kohl-Wells regarding the inclusion of mold and fire safety items into the SOP. Mold is a specialty item. It takes special tools and testing, and many insurance companies do not include mold in their policies. It could add hundreds of dollars in lab fees to the cost of a home inspection.

The other item is the changing in the initial 120 hours of classroom training. Instead of classroom time, it would change the law to allow distant (internet) or correspondence courses. I've seen the videos. I've seen the internet classes. Comparing these sometimes poor videos or pictures to actual hands on classes is like comparing apples and oranges.

Feb 01, 2009 06:59 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Steven, Now that is a new one, lawbreakers lawmakers talking about ethics...

Your building consultant in Brentwood, TN ~~ Michael

Feb 01, 2009 08:14 PM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Steven - interesting that inspectors at least seem to have been invited to the party. Nothing will please everyone, something will please no one. Your letter in the post below was very good. Will you be heard?

Getting into mold as an inspector requirement is quite the Pandora's box I think. Stephen's comments above are prescient. The ante is upped with mold requirements. Inspectors will be forced to test out the wazoo to avoid a problem - "well, it looked like mold," might be the statement of the day as regards the many tests that come forth as you all go into CYA modes. That's gonna get costly!

They seem to be creating a new industry with the 120 classroom hours. Translation: government control - that's what bureaucrats do best. Again, Stephen's comments are good ones - why not online? From where do the "approved" classroom cirricula come? Who has the final say? Who's teaching?

In Virginia, years ago, when they began licensing inspectors, bureaucrats (one in particular) put together some criteria that was mixed and matched from a couple of associations. They were weak, and really watered down the industry. But, in my opinion, worst of all they flooded the market here with inspectors, many of whom do other things full time, or had no previous experience beyond some classwork they were to take to satisfy the bureaucrat. The main impetus for the Virginia criteria was in fact a bureaucrat who had never done and inspection, and judging from what I could tell, had never even attended one. Inspectors were ignored.

So the creeping nanny state continues to grow. Nanny, nanny, boo, boo! It's the boo-boo part that frightens me.

Are they going to have certifried inspector assistant criteria too?

Good job trying to make it more transparent, Steven, and in trying to get participation.

Feb 01, 2009 08:44 PM

Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

Stephen, that new bill only adds "mold and" to the RCW----the "certain fire safety" aspect has always been part of the law. I agree with you about the initial training being classroom. I can see some justification for CE being distance learning---but not the intial 120 hours.

Feb 01, 2009 11:37 PM

Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Stephen,

There is definitely a delay. The SOP's just recently were posted by the state, that is why this post came along as it did. I have the upcoming public meeting dates and, you are right, people need to know in advance, I will do a blog with some keywords that might help people find those dates so more people can better plan for the meetings.

As to your second paragraph, I think I can safely say that those of us on the board are as surprised about that as anyone else. I think that we found out about it about the same time. A post here at Active Rain was online within 30 minutes of my getting that information. This will be decided by the legislature. Then, if they approve it, we as a board will have to figure out what to do with it all. There were other matters like that in the original bill. Personally, I am in your corner on that one. If as a board, we have to deal with mold, I have my own views on that but I think I cannot really go into them at this time.

As for education, I agree. I think it must be classroom for basic training. In the time I have taught with BTC, we have had a few WDO classes where we allowed students to sign up for only that two day section. Over and over, I was astounded at how little the students who had done "online" really knew about inspection work. I think certain things could be taught online -- SOP's, some preliminary background or an introduction. I think the inspection work needs to be in class and hands on. That is my personal view, I have no clue what other board members think about that one.

Steve

Feb 02, 2009 01:23 AM

Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Jay,

I talked about mold, what I know about the proposal, above.

As to education, having taught at BTC for several years I can say that I am often surprised by how little the online only students seem to know. We, on occassions, will meet with them or have them sit-in at a class. This may be a generalization, but many of them just do not know much of anything about doing inspections or what is right and what is wrong. That is my experience.

The sub-committee at the board spent lots of time figuring out an approved curriculum. Any education provider must submit documents to show that their class meets those guidelines. The state will then approve or deny that as an approved course. I edited it some, very long, but some of the basics are below for those interested. If you see the words "clock hours" that applies to continuing education. The fundamental are the basic 120 hours.

Fundamentals of Home Inspection

Course Requirements

The home inspector's fundamentals course is intended to make a person minimally competent to enter the profession. Most of the topics are intended to be taught at B-1 - Knowledge and B-2- Comprehension levels. In 120 clock-hours, it is difficult to attain higher learning levels, and at the same time, cover all of the topics required. This course is intended to focus on home inspector principles, terminology, laws, and regulations. After passing the licensing examination, it will be necessary for new licensees to obtain education that applies theory to practice.

This section may change subject to decision by the Washington Home Inspector Advisory Licensing Board.

Required Topic Areas and Educational Objectives

Section A - Professional Practices - 12 hours (recommended hours)

1.0 Washington State Laws and Rules

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

Know and understand the Washington State Standards of Practice (SOP) for home inspections.
Know and understand the Washington State Code of Ethics (COE) for home inspectors.

2.0 Business Practices

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the amount of basic education required under Washington State Law for an inspector to be capable of doing a competent inspection.

2. Understand what equipment is needed for an inspector to be capable of doing a competent inspection.

Understand the dangers related to conducting a home inspection.
Understand basic business marketing principals.
Understand the basic administrative and record keeping requirements to run a business.

3.0 Legal Issues

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

Understand how home inspections relate to the real estate transaction.
Understand the importance of a properly completed inspection contract.
Understand the limitations of a visual inspection versus a technically exhaustive inspection.
Understand what business records must be maintained under state law.
Understand how to deal with customer complaints most effectively.

4.0 Communication

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

Know the pre-inspection and inspection routines.
Know how to write a thorough home inspection report.
Understand the necessary interpersonal communication skills that all inspectors need
Be able to demonstrate good communication skills.

Section B - Technical Subjects - 96 Hours (recommended hours)

1.0 Structural Components

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Know the various types of foundation systems and how they are installed.

2. Know the proper procedure to inspect foundations and framing components.

3. Know the difference between uniform settlement and tipping settlement.

4. Be able to recognize red flags that indicate problem foundations.

5. Know and be able to list the types of materials used in residential floor, wall, and roof framing systems.

6. Understand basic framing techniques and be able to recognize when visible framing has been done incorrectly.

7. Be able to explain structural deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

8. Know when a structural issue is outside the scope of an inspector's depth of knowledge and when to refer it to an appropriate specialist.

9. Know how to properly describe structural components and record structural deficiencies in the written report.

2.0 Exteriors

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Know the most common claddings systems and how they are properly installed.

2. Know when wood decks, balconies, stoops, stairs, porches and railings are properly built and correctly attached and flashed to a house.

3. Be able to identify various types of windows and doors, their materials, and when they are properly installed.

4. Be able to recognize when exterior components are in need to maintenance, damaged, or need to be replaced.

5. Be able to explain exterior deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

6. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of exterior defects.

7. Know how to properly describe exterior components and record exterior deficiencies in the written report.

3.0 Roofing

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Know the two types of roofs and which roofing systems are appropriate for them.

2. Be able to recognize the various types of roof covers and know when they're appropriate and properly installed and flashed.

3. Be able to recognize when roofing appurtenances are appropriate for various types of roof covers and are properly installed.

4. Be able to recognize various types of flashing and coping systems and know when they're appropriate and properly installed.

5. Be able to recognize various types of guttering systems and know when they are appropriate and properly installed.

6. Know how to inspect roofing systems for deficiencies from the surface, ladders or the ground and be able to recognize when roofing components are in need of maintenance, are damaged, or need to be replaced.

7. Be able to explain roofing system deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

8. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of roofing defects.

9. Know how to properly describe roofing components and record exterior deficiencies in the written report.

4.0 Plumbing

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the basic configuration of residential water supply plumbing and distribution systems, fixtures and faucets, and drain/waste plumbing and vent systems.

2. Be able to recognize basic plumbing components and know how they should be installed, supported, and vented when necessary.

3. Understand the differences between various plumbing materials and the implications of those differences.

4. Know the different types of water heating systems; understand their components, function and basic operation; and know when they're properly installed.

5. Know the different types of fuel storage devices for water heating systems and how they should be installed and vented when necessary.

6. Be able to recognize and distinguish the difference between storm water sump pump systems and waste ejector pump systems and know how they should be installed and vented when ventilation is necessary.

7. Know how to recognize leaks around plumbing fixtures and pipe connections.

8. Be able to recognize when supply plumbing, waste plumbing, water heating, fuel system, sumps and pumps and waste ejector components are in need of maintenance, are damaged, or need to be replaced.

9. Be able to explain deficiencies of these systems to the client using language the client can understand.

10. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of plumbing defects.

11. Know how to properly describe plumbing system components and deficiencies of these systems in the written report.

5.0 Electrical Systems

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the basic configuration of residential electrical systems

2. Be able to recognize basic electrical components and know when they should be used and how they should be installed.

3. Be able to safely remove the deadfront cover from a service entrance panel board and inspect the interior components for deficiencies.

4. Understand the differences between various wiring methods, how they should be installed and when their use is appropriate.

5. Know how to test electrical receptacles for power, proper grounding and polarity with commonly used testing devices.

6. Be able to recognize improper installation and common deficiencies in other electrical components.

7. Be able to recognize solid strand aluminum branch circuitry and understand the implications of its presence in a residential electrical system.

8. Understand how residential electrical systems are grounded and bonded.

9. Be able to explain electrical deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

10. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of electrical defects.

11. Know how to properly describe electrical system components and deficiencies of the electrical system in the written report.

6.0 Heating Systems

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the basic configuration of residential heating systems.

2. Be able to recognize basic heating system components and know how they should be installed.

3. Understand the differences between various types of heating systems and the implications of those differences.

4. Know how to inspect various furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, electric central heating units, baseboard and in-wall electrical heaters, ducts, distribution plumbing, fixtures and visible hydronic heating pipe connections, including their various controls and plumbing and wiring connections.

5. Be able to recognize when heating system components are in need of maintenance, are damaged, or need to be replaced.

6. Be able to explain heating deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

7. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of plumbing defects.

8. Know how to properly describe heating system components and deficiencies of the heating system in the written report.

7.0 Cooling Systems

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the basic configuration of residential cooling systems.

2. Be able to recognize basic cooling system components and know how they should be installed.

3. Understand the differences between various types of cooling systems and the implications of those differences.

4. Know how to inspect various types of cooling systems including their various controls and plumbing and wiring connections and measure temperature split when running.

5. Be able to recognize when cooling system components are in need of maintenance, are damaged, or need to be replaced.

6. Be able to explain cooling system deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

7. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of cooling system defects.

8. Know how to properly describe cooling system components and deficiencies of the cooling system in the written report.

8.0 Interiors

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the basic types of interior wall, floor and ceiling finishes and how they should be installed.

2. Know how to inspect interior doors, cabinets, countertops, and the interior of windows for defects..

3. Be able to recognize when interior components are in need of maintenance, are damaged, or need to be replaced.

4. Be able to explain interior deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

5. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of interior defects.

6. Know how to properly describe interior components and any interior deficiencies in the written report.

9.0 Insulation & Ventilation

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the purpose of insulation and where it is used in residential dwellings.

2. Be able to recognize various types of insulation and know how it should be installed.

3. Understand the characteristics of various insulating materials and the implications of those differences.

4. Understand why attics and roof planes are ventilated and know when ventilation configurations are appropriate.

5. Be able to recognize when insulation is inadequate, damaged and need repair or needs to be replaced.

6. Know how interior ventilation devices that pass through the attic and roof plane are supposed to be installed and be able to recognize moisture issues caused by improper ventilation.

7. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of insulation and ventilation defects.

8. Know how to properly describe insulation and ventilation components and any insulation and ventilation deficiencies in the written report.

10.0 Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Chimneys

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Know the various types of fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances and understand how they are supposed to function.

2. Be able to inspect the condition and installation of wood-burning fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances and test their damper operation, when applicable, without building a fire in the hearth.

3. Be able to inspect the condition and installation of gas-burning fireplaces and appliances and test them when pilot lights are functional.

4. Be able to inspect the condition and installation of gas log sets and their associated burners and plumbing components.

5. Be able to recognize various types of fireplace and stove exhaust ventilation devices and know when they are appropriate and installed correctly.

6. Be able to inspect visible portions of the top and bottom of chimney flues without the use of specialized equipment and when the top of the chimney can be safely reached using a ladder.

7. Be able to recognize when fireplace, stove or chimney components are in need of maintenance, are damaged and need repair or need to be replaced.

8. Be able to explain fireplace, stove or chimney deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

9. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of fireplace, stove and chimney defects.

10. Know how to properly describe fireplace, stove and chimney components and report deficiencies in the in the written report.

11.0 Site

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand proper grading and site drainage practices and understand how improperly configured grading and drainage can negatively impact a structure and the flatwork around a structure.

2. Be able to recognize poor grading and drainage configurations.

3. Be able to inspect driveways, patios, walkways, the visible elements of in-ground drains and retaining walls for defects.

4. Be able to explain grading and site drainage deficiencies to the client using language the client can understand.

5. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of site grading and drainage issues.

6. Know how to properly describe site grading and drainage components and deficiencies in the written report.

12.0 Attached Garages & Carports

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand how to inspect attached garages and carports.

2. Know how to properly inspect and test overhead garage doors and their automatic opening devices for proper installation and safe operation.

3. Understand the importance of fire-resistant walls, ceilings and doors between a garage and a house and be able to recognize when these are improperly installed or constructed.

4. Be able to recognize when overhead doors and their components are improperly installed, in need of maintenance, are damaged or need to be replaced.

5. Be able to explain deficiencies found in attached garages and carports to the client using language the client can understand.

6. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of deficiencies found in attached garages and carports.

7. Know how to properly describe components of attached garages and carports and report deficiencies of these systems/components in the written report

13.0 Wood Destroying Organisms & Pest Conducive Conditions

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the differences between a Structural Pest Inspector (SPI) and a home inspector under Washington State law.

2. Know the limitations of what a home inspector may or may not tell a client about wood rot, pest-conducive conditions and insect infestation/damage.

3. Know how to recognize pest-conducive conditions and be able to tell a client how to best correct them.

4. Understand the basic mechanism of wood rot fungi, be able to recognize commonly found wood rot fungi and be able to inspect for evidence of damage caused by wood rot fungi in homes with minimal probing.

5. Know how to recognize when an issue might be insect related and when to refer the client to a licensed SPI for further evaluation and corrections as necessary.

6. Be able to explain fungal damage and pest conducive conditions to the client and make recommendations for correction using language the client can understand.

7. Know how to properly report wood rot fungi in the written report.

Section C - Other Subjects - 12 hours (recommended hours)

1.0 Alternate Construction Methods

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Know the differences between conventionally built homes and modular and manufactured homes and understand inspection issues commonly encountered with modular and manufactured homes.

2. Understand what insulated concrete form (ICF) systems are and how to recognize and inspect them.

3. Understand the inspection issues unique to milled log versus hand-scribed log homes.

4. Understand structural insulated panel systems (SIPS) and their unique inspection issues.

5. Have a general understanding of other types of uncommon construction techniques.

6. Be able to explain deficiencies of these structures and components to the client using language the client can understand.

7. Know how to properly describe these structures and components and report their deficiencies in the written report.

2.0 Environmental Conditions or Hazardous Materials

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Have an understanding of what radon gas is, what the "hot" spots are in Washington State and how and when to report the presence of radon gas.

2. Understand the rules that apply to abandoned underground oil storage tanks (UST) under Washington State Law.

3. Understand what mold is and what factors contribute to the formation and spread of mold in residential construction.

4. Understand what asbestos is, the potential health implications of its presence in homes, what materials commonly contain asbestos fiber and what constitutes friable asbestos.

5. Know what lead is and what materials in a home commonly contain lead.

6. Have a general understanding of the hazards associated with exposure to other environmental conditions or hazardous materials, including but not limited to urea formaldehyde, electro-magnetic fields microwaves, etc.

7. Be able to intelligently answer the client's questions about these issues or refer the client to an appropriate professional when the answers aren't known.

3.0 Building Codes

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Understand the difference between a municipal building inspector and a home inspector and understand the core competencies unique to each as well as their common core competencies.

2. Know where and how to determine which codes are being used in one's areas of operation.

3. Understand how to look up code requirements in code publications.

4. Know what code violations are most commonly encountered by home inspectors.

5. Be able to explain possible code violations found to the client using language the client can understand.

6. Know how and when to refer the client to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to resolve potential code issues.

4.0 Product Quality and Safety Issues

Upon completion of this section, the student should:

1. Know how to investigate product safety concerns and look up manufacturer recalls on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website.

2. Be familiar with and able to recognize product quality and safety issues commonly encountered in this region.

•· Defective composite roofs.

•· Defective in-wall forced air electric heaters.

•· Defective polybutylene plumbing fittings.

•· Other

3. Understand the differences between various plumbing materials and the implications of those differences.

4. Know how to recognize leaks around plumbing fixtures and pipe connections.

5. Be able to explain product quality and safety issues to the client using language the client can understand.

6. Know which professional is most appropriate to refer a client to for correction of product quality and safety issues.

Feb 02, 2009 01:48 AM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Steven - that's pretty comprehensive. One thing it might do is weed out the side-liners who want to do a couple of inspections here and there for some additional pocket money... There are some 12 home inspection "companies" within about 10 miles of my house. Later I get calls about this or that home inspeciton report...

Do they compensate you for your time and expertise as an instructor?

When I started doing inspections a century ago, there were no SOP's, online courses, classrooms, good tools, report-writing aids, etc. Few people actually did inspections, and they were mainly engineers. I was a general contractor and had that end of the experience, but the rest was gleaned from various books and personal experience. The school of hard knocks can be a cruel, but effective, teacher.

Seeing nothing in the SOP, I have to assume that certifried assistants are trained as needed... some perhaps more difficult to train than others.

Feb 02, 2009 07:47 PM

Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Jay,

You bet they pay us. There is not one of us in the program who would work with Charlie Buell without a substantial amount of remuneration. When the certifried rules are written, I suspect that Nutsy will be chair of that committee.

Steve

Feb 03, 2009 01:53 AM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

From what I see of you guys in the upper Northwest (you, Buell, Stanczyk) I think classrooms would be a great learning experience. I'd love to attend some offered by any of you all. I have Michelangelo's famous quote in my office, "I am still learning." He wrote that at 87, died at 93. He had something of a resume...

I hope the remuneration is enough...

Feb 03, 2009 07:24 PM

Harold Miller

Miller Home Inspection - Stanwood, WA

Certified Professional Home Inspector

Steven

Thanks for posting the Standards of Practice! After briefly scanning it, I can see little that differs from what I already do. I don't expect this to be a huge adjustment.

Has BTC considered an exam preparation course geared toward inspectors who are not required to take the 120 hour basic course?

Feb 06, 2009 04:07 AM

Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Harold,

No, since it will be the National Home Inspector Exam, there are many study guides available. The Washington component will also have a study guide. I am told that it will be mainly just questions about the SOP and rules.

Feb 06, 2009 02:55 PM

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